Astana (which means ‘capital’ in the Kazakh language) has changed its name several times throughout history: initially, it was called Tselinograd, then Akmola (white grave or white sacred.

Kazakhstan’s newly-named capital city, Astana, is like a shimmering light in the middle of the Kazakh steppe. I visited Astana during the heat of August and I found its cool temperatures and even cooler modern vibes a relief from the otherwise sweltering summer in the southern parts of the country.

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